Service and advocacy
She was one of the first women elected to Kyneton Shire Council and she is now putting a new stamp on history as Kyneton's...
A country born champion
Trentham's Christian Zahra has been a life-long advocate for improving opportunities for regional Victorians and indigenous Australians.
The former Member for McMillan (1998-2004) has been...
Mann gets it done
Known to many as 3AW's 'Mann About Town', Mount Macedon local David Mann has been named a Member of the Order of Australia (AM)...
Fight refuelled – Petrol station plans resurface with bid for restaurant
*Published: Midland Express, September 4, 2017
Controversial plans have reemerged for a service station at the southern gateway to Woodend - this time with a...
Petrol plans doused
*Published: Midland Express, October 10, 2017
Brakes have been put on divisive plans for a petrol station and 23-seat convenience restaurant at the southern gateway...
Early birthday gift for brigade
News of a new fire station is an early birthday present for Carlsruhe Fire Brigade as it prepares to celebrate 60 years.
The brigade can...
Backlash over bike review
Community backlash may force Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reconsider a review of its ban on motorised recreational vehicle use within 500 metres of...
Battle of the vines
Several Macedon Ranges locals are set to feature in an innovative Australian-developed lifestyle TV series that is about to shake up the staid world...
Two Mad Italians – And a dinner at Braemar College
Back by popular demand, and with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture, accordionist Pietro Roffi and violinist Davide Monti return to Australia...
Homegrown jazz debut
Castlemaine's own Goldfields Jazz Orchestra is a testament to people power - and to the zest of the region's homegrown music talent.
Inspired after catching...
Music and movement
This weekend Woodend will be bursting with colour, music and movement as the Woodend Winter Arts Festival launches with the much-loved free fireworks on...
“Pathetic” – Councillor slams Australia’s recycling inaction
Mount Alexander Shire Council has joined calls for a federal government inquiry into the future of waste and recycling in Australia with a local...
